PERUVIAN ASSOCIATION OF RECEPTIVE AND INTERNAL TOURISM OPERATORS
APOTUR
APOTUR is a private, non-profit civil association created with the purpose of contributing to the development of tourism in Peru.
The association is a strategic ally of the State and it has a voice in the planning and promotion of tourism on a national level and participates in the planning and development of policies and strategies in the sector (National Strategic Tourism Plan – PENTUR, Plan COPESCO, Promotional Fund - PromPerú), making it a key link between the private sector and the government bodies which regulate and promote tourism activity at a national level; the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism – MINCETUR, the National Institute of Culture – INC, National Institute of Natural Resources – INRENA, and PROMPERU, among others.
APOTUR channels the greatest influx of organized receptive tourism on a national level, accounting for 75% of arrivals to Peru. It brings together receptive and internal tourism operators who are leaders at national and local levels and contribute on a daily basis to the growth of our sector with their professionalism, seriousness and the quality of their services.
¿WHO ARE WE?
We are a private, non-profit civil association created on April 5th 1978 and officially recognized on March 18th 1987 through Vice-Ministerial Resolution Number 015-87 ICTI/TUR of the Vice-Ministry of Tourism.
APOTUR was created with the aim of bringing together individuals and the representatives of companies who specialize in receptive and internal tourism, as well as institutions, associations and national and/or international organizations which are directly linked to tourism in Peru and can contribute to its development.
Currently, APOTUR has managed to bring together the most well-known Peruvian companies in the fields of receptive and internal tourism with offices in Lima and the provinces, and it plans to widen its membership among other companies in the tourism sector and national and international organizations.
MISSION
To promote the development of tourism-related activities in Peru, promoting their strengthening in the public and private sector, creating awareness of tourism through the implementation of projects and policies aimed at increasing visitor numbers in Peru.
VISION
To officially speak on behalf of tour operators on a national and international level, promoting competitiveness in terms of the Peruvian tourism product and highlighting the importance of quality of service and sustained growth in Peru’s receptive and internal tourism sector.
¿WHAT TO WE DO?
We organize activities to promote receptive and internal tourism.
We provide information and assistance to our members, coordinating and channeling their needs.
We carry out procedures with the government and its departments to benefit our members.
We participate in public declarations when the situation demands that we take such action.
We promote the participation of our members in trade and publicity events (fairs, workshops, congresses, seminars, etc.).
We offer our members opportunities for the exchange of experience and training (seminars, conferences, study visits, etc.).
MAIN ACTION
Security at Jorge Chávez International Airport: reception area for members in the international arrivals area, as well as support in the domestic flights area. ore
Tax Exemption forTour Packages: proposal presented to MINCETUR and Congress.
Guides Law: modification proposal presented to Congress.
Tourism Ticket: modification proposal.
PENTUR: proposal for a new approach better suited to the current situation in Peru.
Sanitary Control in Restaurants: project for sanitary certification (APOTUR Seal of Approval) to be developed in conjunction with recognized laboratories.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010 – 2012
President:
Sra. Heddy Espinoza
Vice President:
Sra. Milagros Alva
Directors:
Sr. Enrique Quiñones
Sr. Miguel Velasco
Sra. María del Carmen Filomeno
Sr. José Carlos Plaza
Sr. Alonso Roggero
